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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255.0.0.0, which of the classes below would be used?
In data transmission, a defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second largest in area covered?
Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest percentage of the total configured alarms?
IPv4 addresses are expressed in four components. Which of the terms below is used to name those four components?
Which answer below best represents the number of trunk connections in a standard H1 transmission system junction box with 6 connections available?
Which of the terms below can be best described as a standard set of command codes that every HART compatible device has to have?
Using the table provided, which answer best represents the letter"H" in hexadecimal?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various networks. Which of the networks below connect servers that share control data over redundant networks?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the largest in area covered?
Which of the terms below best reflects the effect of a radio waves trajectory when moving through mediums with different densities?
There are several different network access methods available to wireless Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wireless Ethernet?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will governed by IEC-61804-2?
There has to be a way for data to be communicated to the systems I/O for a HMI application to be effective. Which of the terms below best represents the pool of information for this communication?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links several smaller area networks together over a wide geographical area.
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block is currently in?
In IPv4, which of the protocols below has the additions of delivery acknowledgement and fragmentation/defragmentation?
SCADA systems are specialized utilizations of a process control systems. Which of the terms below can be best defined as the remote measurement component of a control system?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would integrate a microprocessor for data computations that reduce bandwidth use?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "C"?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
The various DCS networks are vital to any plant or process operating smoothly. Which of the networks below must faster and more reliable than any of the others?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
Which answer below best represent the approximation of the total amount of errors in an analog field communications transmission?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the maintenance and configuration of the control system?